Friday, September 16, 2016

1000 Books Appendix III

Ablution,
Liquifaction, Calcination, Humectation, Elixiration, Mortification,
Impastation, Sublimation, TransmutationAuthor:
Rexim CyrigapsDescription:
The oversized book measures 15" × 20" (38 cm × 51 cm) and
contains 1054 pages. The silver paper pages are sewn into the covers
with leather cord, with a cover of pressed leaves over thin wood. It
is written in Common, with red ink. The title is displayed on the
grey cover in blue ink and the book bears a small sterling silver
lock (which is broken).Age:
The book is antiquated (220 years).History:
The contents of this book caused a feud between competing alchemists'
guilds.Contents:
"the invention of pure distillation, sublimation, filtration, to
the discovery of alcohol, of nitric and sulfuric acids (the only acid
known to the ancients was vinegar), of the alkalis, of the salts of
mercury, of antimony and bismuth"Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the serious.Accuracy:
74%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, fifty-five copies are
available.Value:
Certain alchemists will pay 3780 x base currency to get their hands
on this document.

Adamant
ForgeAuthor:
Norathic NobeardDescription:
The sizable manuscript measures 7" x 12" (18 cm x 30 cm)
and contains 117 pages. It is written in Dwarven, with phosphorescent
ink. Covered in marble stone, the etched steel pages are bound with
seven metal rings. In addition, the covers have scorch marks on them
and three electrum clasps safeguard this book.Age:
The book is antique (168 years).History:
Dwarves jealously guard the secrets within this book.Contents:
(Dwarven alchemy, primarily concerned with metals, ores, and
properties thereof)Writing
Quality:
The definitive resource, no better work on the subject.Accuracy:
83%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, thirty copies are
available.Value:
Human smiths will pay 5994 x base currency to acquire this document.

Aetheric
AstrolabeAuthor:
Kokabiel KagliostroDescription:
This brass astrolabe measures 7" x 8" (18 cm x 20 cm). It
is inscribed in Alchemist Symbols, with the twelve primary alchemical
processes replacing the zodiac constellations, and alchemical
substances replacing the star positions.Age:
The astrolabe is very old (620 years).History:
Highly valuable to collectors.Contents:
(this astrolabe curiously makes use of alchemical symbols in place on
the normal astronomical or astrological symbols, and, rather than
being usable to "locating and predicting the positions of the
Sun, Moon, planets, and stars; determining local time given local
latitude and vice-versa" is rather used to display precise
alchemical formulas)Writing
Quality:
Considered a breakthrough work.Accuracy:
95% when correctly aligned.Availability:
This device is unique.Value:
A certain alchemist is known to be looking to pay 58,900 x base
currency for this document.

Aggregate
Dissociation TablesAuthor:
Gevork PawerDescription:
A booklet-sized, narrow incunabulum measuring 3" x 6" (8 cm
x 15 cm) and containing 14 pages. The olde white vellum pages are
glued into the spine and the cowhide cover. It is printed in Common,
with brown ink. In addition, iodine stains part of the book and three
metal clasps safeguard this book. Age:
The book is current (9 years).History:
The author is more commonly known for his twelve volume work On
Metals.Contents:
(seperating rocks into component minerals); Writing
Quality:
The pages are written in a shaky hand.Accuracy:
53%, however due to the rarity of several minerals, only 46% of the
information is regularly used.Availability:
The book has wide circulation, 10,000 copies are available.Value:
Occassionally purchased for 468 x base currency.

Alkahest
ArcanumAuthor:
Sharif Razi al-GhazalDescription:
This substantial volume measures 5” × 8” (13 cm x 20 cm) and
contains 196 pages. Covered in verdigrised brass, the papyrus pages
are bound to the covers with metal staples. Written in red ink in the
common alphabet of the Western Kingdom. In addition, there is a
picture of a mortar & pestle on the brass cover and spilled sauce
covers a section of the book.Age:
The book is classical (390 years).History:
The book was stolen from the original author.Contents:
medical apothecary; compounding, storing, & preserving reagents;
opium as an anaesthetic; precise formula (both amounts & mixing
processes) for common cures) Writing
Quality:
The writing appears to be that of a madman.Accuracy:
84%Availability:
This book is believed to be lost, two copies might be
available.Value:
The author will pay 5040 x base currency for the return of this
document.

Appliances
of Al-KimiaAuthor:
Suelasta Abdul FadahlDescription:
A codex-sized, outsized block book measuring 7" x 12" (18
cm x 30 cm) and containing 948 pages, 754 illustrations. It is
printed in Alchemical Symbols, with gold ink. The papyrus pages are
bound with five metal rings to the amber with a wood backing cover.
In addition, dye marks can be found on some of the illustrated pages.
Has many well rendered sketches which contribute to the quality of
the writing.Age:
The book is classical (317 years).History:
This book has been annoted by previous owners.Contents:
(Alembic, Athanor, Crucible, Mortar & Pestle, Retort, Sand Bath,
Calcinator)Writing
Quality:
The organization and accompanying illustrations make for an excellent
reference.Accuracy:
86% for the text, while the illustrations are 81%
accurate.Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 800 copies are available.Value:
Anybody could guess the document's worth to be about 1728 x base
currency.

Aqua
Lacrima ApocryphaAuthor:
Agrippa Varius SentiusDescription:
This big incunabulum measures 12" x 24" (30 cm x 61 cm) and
contains 555 pages, most of which are blank. Printed in brown ink in
Trade Tongue. The aged lamb parchment pages are sewn into the covers
with leather cord, with a cover of verdigrised bronze. An odd,
geometric pattern in indigo ink is featured on the bronze cover. This
work has been translated into Dwarven. There is a colophon at the end
of the book giving the name of the work, and place of
composition.Age:
The book is hoary (557 years).History:
This book has suffered a lot of wear and tear.Contents:
Primarily a record of experiments concerning tearsWriting
Quality:
Not entirely accurate.Accuracy:
54%Availability:
This is a rare book, nine copies are available.Value:
Sporadically purchased at 735 x base currency.

Bluestone
BookAuthor:
Agsar HornwhiteDescription:
This manual-sized tome measures 15" × 20" (38 cm × 51 cm)
and contains 180 pages. It is written in Common, with blue ink.
Covered in ivory on a wood backing, the yellow paper pages are sewn
into the covers with twisted gut. The ivory cover displays the title
and author's name in blue ink. In addition, a small key lock is used
to safeguard this book. Translations of this work exist in Dwarven,
the logographs of the Mysterious East, Gnomish, the pictographs of
the Utter South, and Orcish.Age:
The book is timeworn (20 years).History:
The authenticity of this work is in question.Contents:
(spicing manual, harvesting, processing, & storage of 117 herbs &
spices)Writing
Quality:
A decent, light read.Accuracy:
79%Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 5,000 copies are
available.Value:
Sporadically purchased at 948 x base currency.

Chemical
Properties of a Plethora of PanaceasAuthor:
Armaros RasputnikDescription:
A bulky incunabulum measuring 11" x 17" (28 cm x 43 cm) and
containing 692 pages. Covered in tooled deerhide, the aged goat
parchment pages are sewn into leather thongs which are laced
together. The silver cover is blank. It is printed in an upper-class
dialect of Common, with silver ink. In addition, a list of elven
names can be found near the end of the book. This work has been
translated into Elven and Dwarven.Age:
The book is antique (169 years).History:
Highly valuable to healers.Contents:
poison antidotes, healing balms & medicines, animal
medicationsWriting
Quality:
Well-written but difficult to understand for non-experts.Accuracy:
69%, annotated versions can be found with minor corrections raising
the accuracy to 79%.Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, seventy-five copies are
available.Value:
Rarely sold for 4300 x base currency.

Concordance
of AlkindusAuthor:
AlkindusDescription:
This guide-sized incunabulum measures 4" x 8" (10 cm x 20
cm) and contains 291 pages. Printed in gold ink in a guild cipher.
Covered in amber with a wood backing, the paper pages are sewn into
the covers with hemp cord. Decorating the cover is an odd, geometric
pattern in white ink. This work has been translated into the common
alphabet of the Western Kingdom and Elven. Additionally, the book is
wrapped in a slate grey dirty cloth and a list of nobles can be found
near the end of the book.Age:
The book is old (299 years).History:
This work has been proscribed by authorities.Contents:
(cryptography and code breaking; Islamic philosopher, scientist,
astrologer, astronomer, cosmologist, chemist, logician,
mathematician, musician, physician, physicist, psychologist, and
meteorologist)Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the serious.Accuracy:
73%Availability:
This is a rare book, six copies are available.Value:
Commonly valued at 4599 x base currency.

Delirium
HerbalAuthor:
Cattiah ManpoisonDescription:
This letter-sized incunabulum measures 8½” × 11” (22 cm x 28
cm) and contains 179 pages. Printed in violet ink in the common
alphabet of the Western Kingdom. Silver paper pages are sewn into the
covers with hemp cord to the oyster shells glued to thin wood cover.
The rune for "Medicine" is carved into the spine. Age:
The book is historic (64 years).History:
This book wasn't discovered until after the original author's
death.Contents:
(medicine, midwivery, abortion, love potions & powders,
poisons)Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the idly curious.Accuracy:
40%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, twenty-five copies are
available.Value:
Sporadically purchased at 990 x base currency.

Detonation
NotebookAuthor:
Kaboomicus the CrazedDescription:
A folio-sized incunabulum measuring 7” × 10” (18 cm x 25 cm) and
containing 52 pages. Covered in pitted brass, the cream-colored sheep
parchment pages are bound to the covers with metal staples. On the
red cover is a picture of a starburst. Printed in violet ink in a
guild code. Age:
The book is contemporary (12 years).History:
A copy of the original work.Contents:
(stories of explosive alchemical experiments that are the result of a
(possibly) faulty translation of the book "Fun
with Fire Flowers"
by Ulterion Motif) Writing
Quality:
Relies on propaganda to slant the information presented.Accuracy:
20%, however due to the explosive nature of the alchemical forumalae,
only 10% of the information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, thirty copies are
available.Value:
Any scholar will pay 400 x base currency for this document.

Directorium
of QuicksilverAuthor:
Vitik DeathdreamerDescription:
A large illuminated manuscript measuring 15" × 20" (38 cm
× 51 cm) and containing 828 pages, 1642 illustrations. It is written
in Alchemical Symbols, with white ink. The dried skin pages are bound
to the covers with twine, with a cover of papier-mâché. Decorating
the violet cover is the initials V.D. in white ink. Is filled with
compelling dragons decorating the lower outside corners that are
presented along with tables and charts. Translations of this work
exist in Common, and the logographs of the Mysterious East.Age:
The book is aged (31 years).History:
This document has changed hands many times, never staying with one
owner too long.Contents:
a listing of the properties of various minerals, all of which are
toxicWriting
Quality:
A collection of notes rather than a cohesive work.Accuracy:
70%Availability:
The book is uncommon, sixteen copies are available.Value:
Anybody could guess the document's worth to be about 2940 x base
currency.

Experiments
with VitriolAuthor:
Edko DexterDescription:
A codex-sized block book measuring 8" x 10" (20 cm x 25 cm)
and containing 188 pages, 181 illustrations. The paper pages are sewn
into the spine and covers with twine, with a cover of amber glued to
thin wood. The title and author's name in pink ink adorns the silver
cover. It is printed in Trade Tongue, with green ink. There are
multiple horrendous illustrations that contribute nothing to the
quality of the writing. This work has been translated into the common
alphabet of the Western Kingdom.Age:
The book is dated (51 years).History:
Highly valuable to scholars.Contents:
dyer & cabalist "chemical industries as dyeing, tanning,
soap-making, glass and cement... By the sixth century the Hindus were
far ahead of Europe in industrial chemistry; they were masters of
calcinations, distillation, sublimation, steaming, fixation, the
production of light without heat, the mixing of anesthetic and
soporific powders, and the preparation of metallic salts, compounds
and alloys. "Writing
Quality:
Adds nothing to the field, but its organization makes for an
excellent reference.Accuracy:
41% with regards to the primary topic, however dyers will find it 63%
accurate.Availability:
This is a rare book, ten copies are available.Value:
Sporadically purchased at 1392 x base currency.

Exposition
of Xanthotic FiguresAuthor:
Nikhil VampyrelliumDescription:
This thin monograph measures 5” × 8” (13 cm x 20 cm) and
contains 21 pages, 40 illustrations. Written in blue ink in
alchemical symbols and an arcane alphabet. The beige rag paper paper
pages are bound with metal chains, with a cover of scorched heavy
pine wood. The cover is blank. Has numerous strangely compelling
illustrations which contain hidden clues. There is a colophon at the
end of the book giving the name of the work, its author, date and
place of composition.Age:
The book is historic (93 years).History:
Most of the content has really been stolen from The
Grimoire of Abra-Merlin the Mage.Contents:
"Exposition of the Hieroglyphical Figures" the mysterious
book of 21 pages filled with encoded alchemical symbols and arcane
writing, believed to hold the formulas for the philosopher's stone &
elixir of life; based on the Book of Abraham the MageWriting
Quality:
The writing appears to be that of a madman. Accuracy:
78%, however due to the eldritch nature of the writing, only 45% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
This book is believed to be lost, two copies might be
available.Value:
Only worth 14,040 x base currency.

Lapidary
AlmagamationAuthor:
Bevan SilvanusDescription:
The slim illuminated manuscript measures 12" x 15" (30 cm x
38 cm) and contains 30 pages, 44 illustrations. It is written in a
guild code, with violet ink. Spring green-colored lamb parchment
pages are sewn into the covers with silk cord to the precious stones
glued to ivory cover. A picture of a Scourge adorns the pink cover.
Is full of painstakingly colored illustrations that are inked in
blood. Additionally, the text is rubricated (words or sections of the
text are printed in red ink in order to highlight them).Age:
The book is antique (172 years).History:
This book was recently discovered among a bard's private
collection.Contents:
(see lapidary)[by ] apothecary & ivory carver, a collector of
fossils, curios, books and paintings and a keen gardener.Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the idly curious.Accuracy:
62% with regards to ivory carving, however apothecaries will find it
85% accurate.Availability:
The book is uncommon, sixteen copies are available.Value:
Collectors will pay 6048 x base currency for this document.

Liber
Quattuor et DuodecimAuthor:
Jahnick TrymathDescription:
A index-sized incunabulum measuring 12" x 24" (30 cm x 61
cm) and containing 199 pages. The aged calf parchment pages are
unbound, but wrapped with a hemp cord, with a cover of tooled and
gilded deer hide. Adorning the tan cover is the title and author's
name in gold ink. Printed in phosphorescent ink in a complex cipher.
Age:
The book is old (233 years).History:
This book wasn't discovered until after the original author's
death.Contents:
(book of 4 & 12) (cryptographer, & steganography; tabula
recta, invisible inks, micro-encoded watermarks & similar
symbology (i.e. coat of arms, signet rings))Writing
Quality:
Presents many new and original ideas.Accuracy:
67%, however due to the esoteric nature of the writing, only 46% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, thirty-five copies are
available.Value:
Generally sells for 4355 x base currency.

Lunar
Rubedo RitualsAuthor:
Gyles of DaisDescription:
A outsized incunabulum measuring 7” × 10” (18 cm x 25 cm) and
containing 943 pages, 189 of which are blank. Covered in humanoid
skin stretched over bone, the paper pages are sewn into the covers
with twisted gut. A picture of a sickle is displayed on the indigo
cover. It is printed in Elven, with brown ink. Additionally, the
covers are stained with unidentifiable stains.Age:
The book is recent (18 years).History:
The book was stolen from the original author.Contents:
(alchemical sacrificial
experiments)Writing
Quality:
The writing is blocky.Accuracy:
51%Availability:
This is a rare book, four copies are available.Value:
Rumors suggest that the owner would pay 6720 x base currency for the
return of this document.

Manual
of Reagents for the Western KingdomAuthor:
Hagalayth WhiteredDescription:
This bulky work measures 8½” × 11” (22 cm x 28 cm) and contains
685 pages. The blue-colored cervine parchment pages are unbound, but
wrapped with a hemp cord, with a cover of scorched thin hemlock wood.
The grey cover is blank. Written in silver ink in a guild code. This
work has been translated into the common alphabet of the Western
Kingdom.Age:
The book is historic (58 years).History:
Excerpts from this book commonly appear in other works.Contents:
A listing of ### reagents for alchemical experiments; divided into
three classes (vegetable, animal, mineral) with heavy focus on animal
reagents (vegetable reagents are primarily from the list of those
which minerals can be extracted from)Writing
Quality:
Well-researched but very dry and dense.Accuracy:
65%Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 700 copies are available.Value:
Commonly sells for a standard 770 x base currency.

Natrium
and KaliumAuthor:
Tanya Al-DarisDescription:
The thick manuscript measures 25" x 38" (64 cm x 173 cm)
and contains 446 pages. Written in cream-colored ink in Trade Tongue.
Covered in tarnished silver, the paper pages are sewn into the spine
and covers with twine. The green cover displays the image of a
Porcupine and an Ape fighting. This work has been translated into the
Common Alphabet of the Western Kingdom and the pictographs of the
Utter South. There is a colophon at the end of the book giving the
name of the work, and date of composition and the covers have scorch
marks on them.Age:
The book is quite old (423 years).History:
This book was critisized by heralds.Contents:
"a number of key chemical discoveries, such as the technique of
distillation (the words alembic and alcohol are of Arabic origin),
the muriatic (hydrochloric acid), sulfuric and nitric acids, soda,
potash, and more. (From the Arabic names of the last two substances,
al-natrun and al-qaliy, Latinized into Natrium and Kalium, come the
modern symbols for sodium and potassium.) The discovery that aqua
regia, a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids, could dissolve the
noblest metal; gold, was to fuel the imagination of alchemists for
the next millennium."Writing
Quality:
Rip the covers off page turner.Accuracy:
75% however, only 64% is regularly used.Availability:
The book is uncommon, fourteen copies are available.Value:
Rarely bought for 1824 x base currency.

Nigredo
CodexAuthor:
Konnor the AccursedDescription:
The sizable illuminated manuscript measures 18" x 36" (48
cm x 91 cm) and contains 187 pages, 340 illustrations. Written in
black ink in technical jargon. Antique goat parchment pages are bound
to the covers with metal staples to the carved heavy apple wood
cover. The cover displays a picture of a skull. Is filled with
beautiful pictures which contain hidden clues. In addition, three
metal clasps safeguard this book. Age:
The book is aged (30 years).History:
This book was recently discovered among a temple's
collection.Contents:
(black alchemy)Writing
Quality:
The writing inside is hurried and sloppy.Accuracy:
53%, annotated versions can be found with minor corrections raising
the accuracy to 67%.Availability:
The book is uncommon, fourteen copies are available.Value:
2226 x base currency.

Ockham's
LancetAuthor:
Faustus Grattius FuriusDescription:
A modest illuminated manuscript measuring 8½" x 14" (22 cm
x 36 cm) and containing 26 pages, 36 illustrations. Covered in rusted
iron, the cream-colored goat parchment pages are sewn into the covers
with twisted gut. A picture of an alembic is depicted on the white
cover. Written in blue ink in Trade Tongue. In addition, the book is
held shut by twine and a small key lock is used to safeguard this
book. There are a profusion of colored illustrations that are
presented along with tables and charts.Age:
The book is antique (195 years).History:
This book has suffered a lot of wear and tear.Contents:
describes several minor alchemical tools, mostly surgical
instrumentsWriting
Quality:
The book is carefully written with numerous notes covering the
margins.Accuracy:
52%, however due to the roughness of the translation, only 41% of the
information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, sixty-five copies are
available.Value:
Sporadically sells for a standard 3380 x base currency.

Realgar
IncunabulumAuthor:
Fulvia Avidius (female)Description:
The codex-sized block book measures 8" x 10" (20 cm x 25
cm) and contains 52 pages, 32 illustrations. Printed in ichor instead
of ink in High Elven. The paper pages are unbound, but wrapped with a
leather cord, with a cover of dwarf skin stretched over bone. The
title and author's name in grey ink is displayed on the indigo cover.
Has various colored wood block prints which form a comic flip-book.
This work has been translated into the common alphabet of the Western
Kingdom.Age:
The book is dated (57 years).History:
This is an abridged version of the original work.Contents:
concerning the extraction, purification, and mixing of realgar &
orpiment, as well as uses for the finished products (poisons,
medicines, pigments, etc.)Writing
Quality:
This book has just enough right information to hold up the wrong
parts.Accuracy:
68% for the primary portion of the text, while the secondary portions
are 60% accurate.Availability:
The book has wide circulation, 5,500 copies are available.Value:
Commonly bought for 1176 x base currency.

Spagyric
Primer, volume 11: Secrets of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones and
Certain BeastsAuthor:
Titus Inventius Longinius Corvus MagnusDescription:
The moderate illuminated manuscript measures 8½" x 14" (22
cm x 36 cm) and contains 54 pages, 50 illustrations. Written in green
ink in a complex cipher. Covered in tooled cowhide, the papyrus pages
are sewn into the covers with hemp cord. A cuneiform in black ink on
the blue cover. Several beautiful illustrations which form a comic
flip-book.Age:
The book is classical (326 years).History:
The eleventh volume of a twelve volume series on various
sciencesContents:
{12 volumes in all, the others cover--see below} logic, theology,
botany, geography, astronomy, astrology, mineralogy, chemistry,
zoology, physiology, phrenology Writing
Quality:
Considered a breakthrough work.Accuracy:
89%, however due to the cryptic nature of the writing, only 74% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is uncommon, ten copies are available.Value:
A powerful amazonian sisterhood is hunting this document and will pay
7452 x base currency for proof of it's destruction.

The
Arte of DistillationAuthor:
Comes Gyorgy RakoczyContents:
(rogue's guide to alchemy; a distillation manual for various
distillates...i.e. booze)

The
Emerald Journal of TrimagistusAuthor:
Trimagistus the MagisterContents:
experiments with various crystals and gemstones